Since then, we quickly became familiar with each other.
Joseph was extremely popular. His medical skills were exceptional, and he wo incredibly reliable during critical moments. At the same tiene, he was beeves and always managed to make everyone around him laugh. With him around, even my interview subjects would become more talkative, willingly sharing more than they normally would..
I enjoyed being around him.
One day, I was following him as he sprayed cholera prevention chemicals around the ramp. Suddenly, a sharp cry for help came from an empty tent. We rushed over and pulled back the flap, revealing a man pissing a young go to the ground, tearing at her clothes.
My face tuned cold instantly, and I rushed forward to push the man way. He stumbled back hut quickly regained his balance, cursing as he raised his fist to strike me.
Before he could land a blows, Joseph pulled me behind him, shilling me from arm, and held up his work ID
“If you don’t want to lose access to medical care, you’d better leave none
The man hesitated, his gaze Landing on the red cross on Joseph’s badge. Muttering curses under his breath, he hastily pulled up his pants and fed.
We took the gel to the UNHCR office and requested that they relocate her to other tent. After everything was settled, Joseph patted my shoulder gently and said. “Don’t be upset. You did well
1 froze for a moment. “I’m not tipset ”
Violence and crime often accompany refugee camps, something I’d long been care of.
But Joseph tilted his head and studied me. “To look upset
His words caught me off guard. I raised a band to touch my face, as if to conditin his observation
Then, out of nowhere, he grinned and playfully pinched my cheeks. “Your emotions aren’t just written on your fare, you kne
It seemed he’d found a new source of amusement. From then on every time met, he’d observe me for a few seconds before commenting. “You’re in
good mood today” or “Who made you angry this time?
I couldn’t help but laugh, both exasperated and amused. “How do you even figure these things out?”
Leaning hack with his hands behind his head, he replied with a smirk, “I have younger brother, and in some ways, you’re alike, You both like to hide your feelings
The mention of family made my smile fälter, and I fell silent.
“What about you?” I asked hesitantly. “Don’t your family worry about you being here?”
His expression turned calm, almost indifferent, as he shook his head. “We’ve con tes”
“What? Why?” I was stunned.
Because I wouldn’t do as they said.” His voice carried a note of resignation. They were incredibly controlling, Growing up, they forced me to do this and that, and if I ever resisted. I’d get beaten
“I followed their wishes studied medicine, and got a job at a hospital. But it was never enough–they kept pushing me to climb higher, to make a name for myself, to bring the glory. But I didn’t want that kind of life anymore.
“With Doctors Without Borders, I can focus purely on what being a doctor is about–saving lives. I enjoy that.”
He sighed heavily. “Honestly, I feel bad for my younger brother.”
I looked at him in confusion. He gave a bitter smile and explained, “When I wouldn’t cooperate, they had my brother, as a backup plan in case I turned
our to be a failure.
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“After I left, they forced him down the same path I escaped. He’s obedient is the surface, but I low he’s just as suffocated as I was.
“I heard he later fell in love with a carefree girl, but my parents got in the way and broke them apart –
It was the first time be’il spoken about his family, and I hadn’t expected such heartbreaking story.
We sat in silenser for a while before he broke it with a question. “What about you? Why did you come here to work as a doctor?
Doesn’t your family worry about you?”
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Chapter 10
